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Ep 215: Charley Lineweaver

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The Potato Radius: Exploring the Shape of Celestial Bodies

This chapter explores the intriguing potato radius concept, highlighting how celestial bodies transition from irregular forms to spherical shapes under self-gravity. It also discusses the historical relevance of this concept in the context of the Pluto crisis and the classification of planets.

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